There are several factors that can result in hair loss. Alopecia is one of the most common causes. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to bald patches ...
"That looks like traction alopecia to me," a pro hairstylist told me as he inspected my fragile hairline during an appointment, finally making me question whether my chosen protective style was ...
Alopecia areata is a disorder in which the body reacts against itself, an 'auto immune disorder', causing patches of hair to fall out. It can start at any age but is most likely to start in childhood.
Jenny Thomson, 16, from the village of Morebattle, near Kelso, started losing her hair when she was nine, and has suffered with alopecia ever since. She has tried various treatments with no ...